20 things you didn't know about Meredith McDonough

20 things you didn't know about Meredith McDonough

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You watch Meredith McDonough every afternoon and evening, but how well do you know her?

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Meredith hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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She graduated cum laude from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., majoring in communications and minoring in political science. She received the Wakefield prize for excellence in mass communications. Fun fact: Meredith hosted a dating game on campus that became quite popular among students!

PHOTO: flickr | dougbutchy

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Meredith captained her college basketball team and eclipsed 1,000 points on senior night, as her whole family cheered her on in the stands.

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Her favorite place in Central Florida is … "Ponce Inlet! Just beautiful!"

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If Meredith could interview anyone, dead or alive, it would be Mother Teresa. "I was always so moved by her selflessness, and even though she is no longer with us, I think she would be such an inspirational interview."

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What is her most memorable story assignment?

"I have covered so many exciting events and many tragic stories. However, my most memorable story was interviewing my dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. We were supposed to run our first half marathon together, but he couldn’t run because he needed to begin his treatments. So instead, he came to cheer me on and was there when I crossed the finish line. The following year we ran a 5k together! Way to go dad!"

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Meredith was "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" in the city of Pittsburgh in 2001. She was in the St. Patrick's Day parade, and she won a trip to Ireland, but couldn't go because she sprained her ankle playing basketball. Her mother was runner up for "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" in 1967.

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Her first job was working as a caddy. During college Meredith caddied at the world renowned Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh.

"My dad taught me how to caddy when I was younger. It turned into my summer job."

She got to meet Michael Jordan and Mario Lemieux on the links and even caddied in their group!

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She wanted to be a reporter, singer or dancer when she was a child.

"It turns out I have a terrible voice, but my moves aren’t too bad!" (Picture from "Dancing with the Stars" in West Palm Beach)

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Meredith's favorite apps are the WESH 2 app, Map My Run and Pandora.

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The first concert she attended was the Dave Matthews Band.

PHOTO: flickr | Daniela Vladimirova

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Meredith previously worked with WESH 2 meteorologist Eric Burris at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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Meredith is the youngest of three. Her family spent two weeks in Ireland when her parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

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In her free time, Meredith likes to run with her husband, travel to see family and friends, go to the beach and work on her cooking skills.

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Meredith and her husband had a baby boy in 2015! They also have seven nieces and nephews.

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In a movie about her, Meredith says Grace Kelly would play her.

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If she could go anywhere in the world, it would be Paris.

PHOTO: flickr | agaw.dilim

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Meredith says her favorite musician is Frank Sinatra.

"My hubby and I danced to Summer Wind at our wedding"

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Meredith's favorite restaurant is the Ravenous Pig in Winter Park.

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Meredith says she was most influenced by her parents. "'Believe!' That's what my parents taught me," She said. "Always believe in myself and anything is possible."

You watch Meredith McDonough every afternoon and evening, but how well do you know her?

Meredith hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

She graduated cum laude from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., majoring in communications and minoring in political science. She received the Wakefield prize for excellence in mass communications. Fun fact: Meredith hosted a dating game on campus that became quite popular among students!

PHOTO: flickr | dougbutchy

Meredith captained her college basketball team and eclipsed 1,000 points on senior night, as her whole family cheered her on in the stands.

Her favorite place in Central Florida is … "Ponce Inlet! Just beautiful!"

If Meredith could interview anyone, dead or alive, it would be Mother Teresa. "I was always so moved by her selflessness, and even though she is no longer with us, I think she would be such an inspirational interview."

What is her most memorable story assignment?

"I have covered so many exciting events and many tragic stories. However, my most memorable story was interviewing my dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. We were supposed to run our first half marathon together, but he couldn’t run because he needed to begin his treatments. So instead, he came to cheer me on and was there when I crossed the finish line. The following year we ran a 5k together! Way to go dad!"

Meredith was "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" in the city of Pittsburgh in 2001. She was in the St. Patrick's Day parade, and she won a trip to Ireland, but couldn't go because she sprained her ankle playing basketball. Her mother was runner up for "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" in 1967.

Her first job was working as a caddy. During college Meredith caddied at the world renowned Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh.

"My dad taught me how to caddy when I was younger. It turned into my summer job."

She got to meet Michael Jordan and Mario Lemieux on the links and even caddied in their group!

She wanted to be a reporter, singer or dancer when she was a child.

"It turns out I have a terrible voice, but my moves aren’t too bad!" (Picture from "Dancing with the Stars" in West Palm Beach)

Meredith's favorite apps are the WESH 2 app, Map My Run and Pandora.

The first concert she attended was the Dave Matthews Band.

PHOTO: flickr | Daniela Vladimirova

Meredith previously worked with WESH 2 meteorologist Eric Burris at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Meredith is the youngest of three. Her family spent two weeks in Ireland when her parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

In her free time, Meredith likes to run with her husband, travel to see family and friends, go to the beach and work on her cooking skills.

Meredith and her husband had a baby boy in 2015! They also have seven nieces and nephews.

In a movie about her, Meredith says Grace Kelly would play her.

If she could go anywhere in the world, it would be Paris.

PHOTO: flickr | agaw.dilim

Meredith says her favorite musician is Frank Sinatra.

"My hubby and I danced to Summer Wind at our wedding"

Meredith's favorite restaurant is the Ravenous Pig in Winter Park.

Meredith says she was most influenced by her parents. "'Believe!' That's what my parents taught me," She said. "Always believe in myself and anything is possible."

You watch Meredith McDonough every afternoon and evening, but how well do you know her?

Meredith hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

She graduated cum laude from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., majoring in communications and minoring in political science. She received the Wakefield prize for excellence in mass communications. Fun fact: Meredith hosted a dating game on campus that became quite popular among students!

PHOTO: flickr | dougbutchy

Meredith captained her college basketball team and eclipsed 1,000 points on senior night, as her whole family cheered her on in the stands.

Her favorite place in Central Florida is … "Ponce Inlet! Just beautiful!"

If Meredith could interview anyone, dead or alive, it would be Mother Teresa. "I was always so moved by her selflessness, and even though she is no longer with us, I think she would be such an inspirational interview."

What is her most memorable story assignment?

"I have covered so many exciting events and many tragic stories. However, my most memorable story was interviewing my dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. We were supposed to run our first half marathon together, but he couldn’t run because he needed to begin his treatments. So instead, he came to cheer me on and was there when I crossed the finish line. The following year we ran a 5k together! Way to go dad!"

Meredith was "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" in the city of Pittsburgh in 2001. She was in the St. Patrick's Day parade, and she won a trip to Ireland, but couldn't go because she sprained her ankle playing basketball. Her mother was runner up for "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" in 1967.

Her first job was working as a caddy. During college Meredith caddied at the world renowned Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh.

"My dad taught me how to caddy when I was younger. It turned into my summer job."

She got to meet Michael Jordan and Mario Lemieux on the links and even caddied in their group!

She wanted to be a reporter, singer or dancer when she was a child.

"It turns out I have a terrible voice, but my moves aren’t too bad!" (Picture from "Dancing with the Stars" in West Palm Beach)

Meredith's favorite apps are the WESH 2 app, Map My Run and Pandora.

The first concert she attended was the Dave Matthews Band.

PHOTO: flickr | Daniela Vladimirova

Meredith previously worked with WESH 2 meteorologist Eric Burris at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Meredith is the youngest of three. Her family spent two weeks in Ireland when her parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

In her free time, Meredith likes to run with her husband, travel to see family and friends, go to the beach and work on her cooking skills.

Meredith and her husband had a baby boy in 2015! They also have seven nieces and nephews.

In a movie about her, Meredith says Grace Kelly would play her.

If she could go anywhere in the world, it would be Paris.

PHOTO: flickr | agaw.dilim

Meredith says her favorite musician is Frank Sinatra.

"My hubby and I danced to Summer Wind at our wedding"

Meredith's favorite restaurant is the Ravenous Pig in Winter Park.

Meredith says she was most influenced by her parents. "'Believe!' That's what my parents taught me," She said. "Always believe in myself and anything is possible."